Liverpool have a proud academy tradition. The Reds have produced some of the world’s best players down the years. Michael Owen won a Ballon d’Or, Steven Gerrard became an icon of the sport. Most recently an academy star has redefined the right back role. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Neco Williams could lineup together after the teenager proved his worth recently.
Liverpool injury crisis and youth chances
The Reds have lost a series of important players to illness and injury this season.
Virgil van Dijk will miss the rest of the campaign after he ruptured his ACL in the Merseyside Derby.
Joe Gomez will be lucky if he plays again this term after picking up a knee problem of his own.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has also had a spell out leading to Neco Williams starting in his absence.
The Scouser picked up a calf issue at the Etihad Stadium and spent a month on the sidelines.
Neco Williams steps up and stands out
It isn’t easy stepping into one of the world’s best sides at just 19-years-old.
Neco Williams was asked to do just that when Trent was ruled out.
The Welshman shared the right back berth with James Milner until the senior pro was ruled out himself.
In his past two games Neco has had a blinder. He grabbed an assist against Ajax and put in an impressive showing against Wolves.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Neco Williams
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Neco Williams could start together in future.
The Scouser has been tipped for a future in the midfield due to his impressive passing range.
Now that Neco Williams has proven his ability to hold his own in the first team, the Scouser is freed up to shift up and across.
Whilst this move isn’t entirely necessary at the moment, it is an option Jürgen Klopp has going into a hectic month of football.
The December schedule will necessitate heavy rotation of the playing squad, being able to push Trent into midfield could prove handy if needed.
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